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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T100000
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SUMMARY:Wellness on the Walkways: Dancing in the Park with Angkor Dance Troupe Monkey Dance and Traditional Movement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join dancers from Angkor Dance Troupe at Boarding House Park on Sunday\, September 21st. Dancers will give instructions on the playful yet dynamic movements of the monkey role in Cambodian classical dance. Experience a unique opportunity to learn about the movements and steps to the dance. \nThis event is part of Lowell National Historical Park’s Wellness on the Walkways Series of events. Stay active with a variety of activities exploring the city’s urban and natural landscapes via the many walkways of Lowell.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/wellness-on-the-walkways-dancing-in-the-park-with-angkor-dance-troupe-monkey-dance-and-traditional-movement-workshop/
LOCATION:Boarding House Park\, Boarding House Park\, 40 French St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Free Events,Historical,Kids & Family,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T211951Z
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SUMMARY:My Dream is of an Island-Place: The Great Brewster Journal LIVE
DESCRIPTION:Time travel to 1891 on Sept. 6-7 with a free multimedia presentation that uses original music\, text\, historical context\, images\, and short presentations to tell the story of four adventurous Lowell women who spent two weeks on a remote Boston Harbor island and kept a journal of their experiences. The immersive event will introduce the “Merrie Trippers\,” and explore the social and literary world they inhabited. A live performance of newly commissioned music by Massachusetts composer Adam Jacob Simon highlights the work of Lowell poet Lucy Larcom; video projections bring the island sojourn into greater focus; and the women’s own art and photographs shine out of this fascinating document. Meet Stephanie Schorow\, lead author of A Boston Harbor Islands Adventure: The Great Brewster Journal of 1891\, literature scholar Anna Brecke\, and producer/singer Emily Marvosh in this free event in the newly renovated Donahue Family Academic Arts Center\, housed in a historic downtown train depot. For more information and to register: www.greatbrewsterjournal.com
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/my-dream-is-of-an-island-place-the-great-brewster-journal-live/2025-09-07/
LOCATION:Academic Arts Center\, 240 Central Street\, Lowell\, 01852
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Free Events,Historical,Live Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T140310Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Stroll Walking Tour: Hancock Street Architecture
DESCRIPTION:When the Battle of Lexington was fought in 1775\, Hancock Street was a country lane with just two houses. The next 150 years saw many houses built with various architectural styles. Come take a stroll and learn about the Georgian\, Federal\, Greek Revival\, Italianate\, and Gothic Revival homes that populate the street today. \nLeaves from Buckman Tavern rain or shine\, total walking distance about one mile. \n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/sunday-stroll-walking-tour-hancock-street-architecture-6/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:visitorservices@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250825T211951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T211951Z
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SUMMARY:My Dream is of an Island-Place: The Great Brewster Journal LIVE
DESCRIPTION:Time travel to 1891 on Sept. 6-7 with a free multimedia presentation that uses original music\, text\, historical context\, images\, and short presentations to tell the story of four adventurous Lowell women who spent two weeks on a remote Boston Harbor island and kept a journal of their experiences. The immersive event will introduce the “Merrie Trippers\,” and explore the social and literary world they inhabited. A live performance of newly commissioned music by Massachusetts composer Adam Jacob Simon highlights the work of Lowell poet Lucy Larcom; video projections bring the island sojourn into greater focus; and the women’s own art and photographs shine out of this fascinating document. Meet Stephanie Schorow\, lead author of A Boston Harbor Islands Adventure: The Great Brewster Journal of 1891\, literature scholar Anna Brecke\, and producer/singer Emily Marvosh in this free event in the newly renovated Donahue Family Academic Arts Center\, housed in a historic downtown train depot. For more information and to register: www.greatbrewsterjournal.com
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/my-dream-is-of-an-island-place-the-great-brewster-journal-live/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Academic Arts Center\, 240 Central Street\, Lowell\, 01852
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Free Events,Historical,Live Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T103000
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SUMMARY:Journey Down Elm Street Historic Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interesting journey down old Elm Street. See varied architectural styles and learn about the history of the Elm House Tavern\, the Wonderland Theater\, Free Christian Church and other iconic locations including Abbot’s Tavern where George Washington made a brief but infamous stop. \nDuration: 1 1/2 hours\nTerrain: Easy sidewalks\nRegistration is required\nCost: Pay what you like\, starting at $12.50\nLimited to 4-12\nLocation: The meet-up location for each tour will be emailed the day before the event. \n#Andoverhistoryandculture #Andoverhistory #walkingtours
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/journey-down-elm-street-historic-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Andover Center for History and Culture\, 97 Main Street\, Andover\, MA\, 01810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andover Center for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@andoverhistoryandculture.org
GEO:42.653486;-71.1389732
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T150000
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CREATED:20250813T165957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T165957Z
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SUMMARY:Shawsheen Village West Historic Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a unique view of William Wood’s planned community known as Shawsheen. This walk highlights the area west of Route 28 when it was known as Frye Village and then illustrates the changes including “brick Shawsheen”\, the neighborhood built for American Woolen Company’s upper management. \nDuration: 1 1/2 hours\nTerrain: Easy sidewalks\nRegistration is required\nCost: Pay what you like\, starting at $12.50\nLimited to 4-12\nLocation: The meet-up location for each tour will be emailed the day before the event.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/shawsheen-village-west-historic-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Andover Center for History and Culture\, 97 Main Street\, Andover\, MA\, 01810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T120000
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CREATED:20250729T235649Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Stroll Walking Tour: Lexington Celebrates!
DESCRIPTION:Parades\, pageants and pandemonium have defined the many commemorations of the 1775 Battle of Lexington and the first shots of the War for Independence. Over the centuries\, thousands of people have descended upon the Battle Green to welcome Revolutionary War heroes like the Marquis de Lafayette on his tour of America in 1824. The anniversaries of the battle offered them a glimpse of President Grant in 1875 and a word from President Ford in 1975. On this land\, protestors have sat and monuments have been built to the fallen. Join a Lexington Historical Society educator as they illuminate 250 years of stories full of crowds\, chaos and celebrations! \nStarting and ending at Buckman Tavern\, this tour explores areas around the Lexington Battle Green. The tour is 1 hour long and covers about a 1/2 mile on flat ground. \nSpace is limited to 20 people. Ticket sales end at 6 PM the evening before the tour. \n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/sunday-stroll-walking-tour-lexington-celebrates-5/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:visitorservices@lexingtonhistory.org
GEO:42.4492773;-71.2297485
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T173000
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CREATED:20250716T191128Z
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SUMMARY:Weaving An Address - Curator Tour and Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to a free program exploring The Umbrella Arts Center’s outdoors public art ramble\, Weaving an Address\, a site-specific exhibition of work by prominent Black artists commemorating colonial-era Black residents of Concord’s famed Walden Woods. \nOn Saturday\, July 19 at 3PM\, curator and artist Marla McLeod will lead a guided tour of the artwork installed at Brister’s Hill in Walden Woods\, named for Brister Freeman\, an enslaved man who won his freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War and then bought the property and lived there along with other formerly enslaved before Thoreau. \nThe tour will be followed at 4:30PM by refreshments and a panel discussion back at The Umbrella Arts Center (40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA) with McLeod in dialogue with historian Elise Lemire\, author of Black Walden: Slavery and Its Aftermath in Concord\, Massachusetts\, who was recently a subject of the new international documentary\, Concord’s Secret History\, just released on over 500 PBS stations. Saturday’s discussion will examine the “journey from archive to art\,” and Lemire’s scholarly research that fueled Weaving’s creative installations. \nPart of the town’s Revolution250 celebrations\, this program is co-presented by The Umbrella Arts Center\, The Walden Woods Project and The Robbins House: Concord’s African American History Museum. It featured work by artists Sharon Chandler Correnty\, Ifé Franklin\, Stephen Hamilton\, Whitney Harris\, Ekua Holmes\, Perla Mabel\, Marla McLeod\, Kimberly Love Radcliffe\, and Anthony Peyton Young. \nLearn more at https://theumbrellaarts.org/weaving
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/weaving-an-address-curator-tour-and-author-talk/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord 250,Exhibits,Free Events,Historical,MA250,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:info@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T140000
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SUMMARY:18th Century Music at the Depot
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in! \nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/18th-century-music-at-the-depot/
LOCATION:The Depot
CATEGORIES:Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:visitorservices@lexingtonhistory.org
GEO:42.4485967;-71.227977
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250606T175313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T175313Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Stroll Walking Tour: Lexington Celebrates!
DESCRIPTION:Parades\, pageants and pandemonium have defined the many commemorations of the 1775 Battle of Lexington and the first shots of the War for Independence. Over the centuries\, thousands of people have descended upon the Battle Green to welcome Revolutionary War heroes like the Marquis de Lafayette on his tour of America in 1824. The anniversaries of the battle offered them a glimpse of President Grant in 1875 and a word from President Ford in 1975. On this land\, protestors have sat and monuments have been built to the fallen. Join a Lexington Historical Society educator as they illuminate 250 years of stories full of crowds\, chaos and celebrations! \nStarting and ending at Buckman Tavern\, this tour explores areas around the Lexington Battle Green. The tour is 1 hour long and covers about a 1/2 mile on flat ground. \nSpace is limited to 20 people. Ticket sales end at 6 PM the evening before the tour. \n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/sunday-stroll-walking-tour-lexington-celebrates-4/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:visitorservices@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250520T194714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T194714Z
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SUMMARY:Trumpeters of Sedition: How the Printing Press created a Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Gary Gregory\, proprietor of the Printing Office of Edes & Gill\, will talk about the role of the printing press in the American Revolution. Printed pamphlets\, broadsides\, and newspapers energized the revolution\, and it was the printing press that produced the Declaration of Independence. Gary will use his replica of an English Common Press\, a wooden hand-press that now resides at the Museum of Printing\, to demonstrate the technology in use at the time of the American Revolution. \nThis event is funded in part by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) through the Massachusetts 250 Grant Program. This program supports the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution through programs that highlight historic themes of revolution and independence\, celebrate significant ‘firsts’ in Massachusetts and commemorate the state’s past 250 years.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/trumpeters-of-sedition-how-the-printing-press-created-a-revolution/
LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Historical,Lecture,MA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250606T175351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T175351Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Month Lecture: Longfellow Legacies
DESCRIPTION:When most people—especially in Lexington—hear the name Henry Wadsworth Longfellow today\, they probably think of his 1860 poem\, “Paul Revere’s Ride.” But what about the man behind the famous verses? In his personal life\, Longfellow was surrounded by people we would today consider members of the LGBTQ+ community\, including friends\, siblings\, children\, and grandchildren. For this special Pride Month presentation\, public historian Meaghan Michel will explore LGBTQ+ history through three generations of the Longfellow family. Join us and learn how queer people in the 19th and early 20th centuries faced hardships\, found love and acceptance\, and made their mark on history. \nMeaghan Michel is an independent historian with a B.A. in Public History from Suffolk University\, and a decade of experience as a ranger at the National Parks of Boston\, including four years at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic site. She is currently a guide with HubTown Tours and a volunteer at The History Project. \nThis event brought to you in partnership with LexPride! \n$10 Lexington History Museums members\, $15 nonmembers \nEventBrite registrants are automatically enrolled in the Lexington History Museums weekly newsletter.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/pride-month-lecture-longfellow-legacies/
LOCATION:The Depot
CATEGORIES:Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:visitorservices@lexingtonhistory.org
GEO:42.4485967;-71.227977
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250606T175407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T175407Z
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SUMMARY:"In The Footsteps of the American Revolutionary War" Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:Steven Edson’s photography of local Revolutionary battlefields and landmarks urges the public to reconsider the spaces they drive by and inhabit every day. Placed in conversation with historic objects from our collection\, join us for a first look at our latest exhibit to see our historic spaces in a new light!
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/in-the-footsteps-of-the-american-revolutionary-war-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Munroe Tavern\, 1332 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Clay Marbles
DESCRIPTION:18th century life wasn’t just about chores – kids had fun too! Drop by the Munroe Tavern to make your own clay marbles\, just like colonial kids did. Drop in as part of your tour to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up\, including adults! \nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/hands-on-history-clay-marbles-3/
LOCATION:Hancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250609T143428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T143428Z
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SUMMARY:Pawtucket Canal Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a Park Ranger for a guided tour of the Pawtucket Canal – the oldest canal in Lowell’s historic 5.6-mile canal system. Discover the stories of the workers who built and operated Lowell’s remarkable waterpower system while riding along the historic Pawtucket Canal. Disembark at the historic Francis Gate and explore how mill owners and engineers harnessed the water and powered an industrial city.    \nTour may include up to 0.75 miles of walking. Boats are not covered\, so please keep weather conditions in mind when planning your visit.\nReservations can be made in advance on Recreation.gov. \n*Water Levels Permitting – Visitors may have the option to climb a short but steep historic granite staircase and explore the site of Francis Gate on foot.\nTours begin at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, 246 Market Street.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/pawtucket-canal-tour-2/
LOCATION:Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau\, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau\, 115 Merrimack St\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250606T175450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T175450Z
UID:10065043-1749985200-1749988800@legacy.merrimackvalley.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Stroll Walking Tour: Hancock Street Architecture
DESCRIPTION:When the Battle of Lexington was fought in 1775\, Hancock Street was a country lane with just two houses. The next 150 years saw many houses built with various architectural styles. Come take a stroll and learn about the Georgian\, Federal\, Greek Revival\, Italianate\, and Gothic Revival homes that populate the street today. \nLeaves from Buckman Tavern rain or shine\, total walking distance about one mile. \nSpace is limited to 20 people. Ticket sales end at 6 PM the evening before the tour. \n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/sunday-stroll-walking-tour-hancock-street-architecture-5/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:visitorservices@lexingtonhistory.org
GEO:42.4492773;-71.2297485
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St Lexington MA 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Bedford St:geo:-71.2297485,42.4492773
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250606T175505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T175505Z
UID:10065042-1749564000-1749567600@legacy.merrimackvalley.org
SUMMARY:Book Chat on Friends Divided with author Gordon S. Wood
DESCRIPTION:One of the most iconic duos in Revolutionary history\, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson famously worked together through the Continental Congress before feuding for decades. Later\, they miraculously rekindled a fierce friendship before dying on the same day\, 50 years to the day of the Declaration of Independence’s signing. Their relationship allows us a unique look at how the American Revolution affected those of different social classes and ideologies\, and how such disparate ideas were able to exist side by side in the new Republic. \nIn our last Book Chat of this season\, join award-winning Revolutionary War historian Gordon S. Wood in an interactive discussion about these fascinating founding fathers. \nInterested in further Book Chats? We will also be discussing picks for next year – all are welcome to bring ideas on interesting Revolutionary books to read! \nThe last book chat of each series is always FREE\, but registration is required!
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/book-chat-on-friends-divided-with-author-gordon-s-wood/
LOCATION:The Depot
CATEGORIES:Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:visitorservices@lexingtonhistory.org
GEO:42.4485967;-71.227977
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250606T175526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T175526Z
UID:10065041-1749384000-1749394800@legacy.merrimackvalley.org
SUMMARY:18th Century Music at Munroe Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in! \nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/18th-century-music-at-munroe-tavern/
LOCATION:Munroe Tavern\, 1332 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:visitorservices@lexingtonhistory.org
GEO:42.4413434;-71.2163287
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Munroe Tavern 1332 Massachusetts Ave Lexington MA 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1332 Massachusetts Ave:geo:-71.2163287,42.4413434
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250520T194639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T194639Z
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SUMMARY:Printing Paul Revere
DESCRIPTION:Andy Volpe will print some of his Paul Revere replica copperplates\, including his latest 250th commemorative print project: 3 Promissory Notes (paper money) that Revere secretly engraved & printed for the Massachusetts patriots in May 1775. He plans on having some other prints\, plates\, tools and other visuals to discuss the work of Revere leading up to the American Revolution. \nThis event is funded in part by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) through the Massachusetts 250 Grant Program. This program supports the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution through programs that highlight historic themes of revolution and independence\, celebrate significant ‘firsts’ in Massachusetts and commemorate the state’s past 250 years.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/printing-paul-revere/
LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Historical,Lecture,MA250
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:info@museumofprinting.org
GEO:42.7727676;-71.1209457
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave Haverhill MA 01832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Thornton Ave:geo:-71.1209457,42.7727676
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250430T190516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T190516Z
UID:10064625-1748084400-1748095200@legacy.merrimackvalley.org
SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Chinese Porcelain
DESCRIPTION:The art of making porcelain was known only by Chinese master potters in the 18th century\, and prized by people in America! Drop by Buckman Tavern any time between 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM to design your own paper version to take home. \nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/hands-on-history-chinese-porcelain-2/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250520T194804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T194804Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Accident Broadsides Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join letterpress artist Mitch Cohen and Museum of Printing Director Operations Mitch Ahern as\nthey put on a workshop combining experimental letterpress monoprint techniques with printing customized\nbroadsides. This is a unique printing workshop using everyday items to create unique backgrounds —\nincluding\, but not limited to\, bathmats\, pool covers and other items. You have to do it to believe it. The session\nwill conclude with a letterpress printed keepsake on the background you created.\nWe can then take those backgrounds and use them to print broadsides on the Columbian iron hand press.\nVisitors can pull their own print\, and can even customize a print with their own name.\nThe Happy Accident Broadsides Workshop is free to the public with Museum Admission\, thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts\nOffice of Travel and Tourism.\nMitch Cohen is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of letterpress printing and a long-time practitioner\nof the “black arts.” He is the co founder of the Printmaking and Book Arts Center in Rochester\, New York\, a\ndivision of Flower City Arts Center and has taught letterpress printing since 2005. He has a BS in Printing\nEducation from Rochester Institute of Technology.\nMitchel Ahern is the Director of Operations at the Museum of Printing\, where he teaches workshops\, manages\nprinting equipment donations\, and serves on the board. He also has his own shop Mitchelka Show Card Press\nin Lynn\, Massachusetts.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/happy-accident-broadsides-workshop/
LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Historical,Lecture,MA250
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:info@museumofprinting.org
GEO:42.7727676;-71.1209457
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250506T201946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T201946Z
UID:10064641-1747576800-1747582200@legacy.merrimackvalley.org
SUMMARY:Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs
DESCRIPTION:Dressed in the clothes of 18th-century itinerant musicians\, Deirdre Sweeney and Al Petty will perform an extensive repertoire of historical dance music\, as well as marches and laments\, including 18th-century tunes such as “Mr. Isaac’s Maggot” and “Jack’s Health.” Their instruments include the flute\, penny whistle\, recorder\, and fife. The music was gathered from manuscripts printed between the 17th and 19th centuries and arranged in counterpoint.\nThe two musicians\, who sometimes appear with a third musician as the Colonial Minstrels\, have long been active in related musical cultures\, including American fife and drum and traditional Irish music. They are popular performers at the Paul Revere House Museum in Boston. \nDoors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments; 2:15 PM Announcements and Annual Meeting\, followed by the Guest Speaker. \nThere is an elevator to the 3rd floor\, where the program will be held. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/colonial-dance-tunes-and-love-songs/
LOCATION:Bedford Historical Society\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Free Events,Historical,Live Performances,MA250
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bedford Historical Society":MAILTO:info@bedfordmahistory.org
GEO:42.4913403;-71.2788901
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bedford Historical Society 16 South Road Bedford 01730 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=16 South Road:geo:-71.2788901,42.4913403
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250430T191118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T191118Z
UID:10064624-1747566000-1747576800@legacy.merrimackvalley.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Stroll Walking Tour: Lexington Celebrates!
DESCRIPTION:Parades\, pageants and pandemonium have defined the many commemorations of the 1775 Battle of Lexington and the first shots of the War for Independence. Over the centuries\, thousands of people have descended upon the Battle Green to welcome Revolutionary War heroes like the Marquis de Lafayette on his tour of America in 1824. The anniversaries of the battle offered them a glimpse of President Grant in 1875 and a word from President Ford in 1975. On this land\, protestors have sat and monuments have been built to the fallen. Join a Lexington Historical Society educator as they illuminate 250 years of stories full of crowds\, chaos and celebrations! \nStarting and ending at Buckman Tavern\, this tour explores areas around the Lexington Battle Green. The tour is 1 hour long and covers about a 1/2 mile on flat ground. \n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/sunday-stroll-walking-tour-lexington-celebrates-3/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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GEO:42.4492773;-71.2297485
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St Lexington MA 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Bedford St:geo:-71.2297485,42.4492773
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250512T182401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T182401Z
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: Concord Triptych Film Screenings
DESCRIPTION:May 17\, 2025\, 3PM\nThe Umbrella Arts Center Main Stage Theater 144 \nFive Sisters Productions and the Tufts University Half the History Film Project return to The Umbrella Arts Center to present a program of three locally shot short films about impactful women in Concord history. \nThe featured films will be: \nMargaret Lothrop and the Wayside (Premiere screening with new score)\nEllen Garrison: Scenes from an Activist Life (Return engagement)\nWomen of the Old Manse (Sneak peek) \nRelated family activities include FREE optional childcare (space pending) with teacher-led thematically related crafts during the screening\, and a table display of Rise Up!\, a new children’s book by Barefoot Books on revolutions and protest in U.S. history. \nPartners: The Umbrella Arts Center\, Tufts University Half the History Film Project\, The Robbins House\, Barefoot Books\, Concord 250\, The Old Manse \nFREE
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/concord250-event-concord-triptych-film-screenings/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concord 250,Free Events,Historical,Talks and Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:info@theumbrellaarts.org
GEO:42.4575;-71.3525
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Stow Street:geo:-71.3525,42.4575
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250430T191131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T191131Z
UID:10064623-1746874800-1746885600@legacy.merrimackvalley.org
SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Quill Pen Writing
DESCRIPTION:Goose feathers were the perfect writing utensil of the past – about writing in the 18th century and try writing with a real quill pen! Head to the Hancock-Clarke House to learn. This activity is suitable for all ages\, including adults! \nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/hands-on-history-quill-pen-writing-2/
LOCATION:Hancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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GEO:42.4536434;-71.2285098
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street Lexington 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=36 Hancock Street:geo:-71.2285098,42.4536434
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250303T205707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T205707Z
UID:10062739-1746871200-1746892800@legacy.merrimackvalley.org
SUMMARY:Doors Open Lowell
DESCRIPTION:Being presented for the 20th time\, Doors Open Lowell is the community’s signature preservation\, architecture\, and design event. Presented as part of National Preservation Month\, Lowell was the first city in the United States to launch this prestigious event in 2002 and since then\, Doors Open Lowell has opened the doors to over 100 of Lowell’s historic buildings.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/doors-open-lowell-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Free Events,Historical
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250430T191145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T191145Z
UID:10064622-1746640800-1746648000@legacy.merrimackvalley.org
SUMMARY:Swept Up In Revolution Reception
DESCRIPTION:The 250th anniversary of April 19\, 1775—the start of the American Revolution—presents an opportunity to reexamine and broaden our understanding of revolutionary Lexington. We invite you to a special free reception to explore our newest exhibition\, Swept Up In Revolution. Follow its three chapters\, Before\, During\, and After the Revolution\, to encounter stories of individual people and 18th-century objects that speak to the varied ways Lexingtonians experienced the revolutionary era\, and how they acted\, reacted\, and adapted to the immense change happening around them.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/swept-up-in-revolution-reception/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250430T191203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T191203Z
UID:10064621-1746558000-1746561600@legacy.merrimackvalley.org
SUMMARY:Book Chat on American Inheritance by Edward J Larsonn
DESCRIPTION:New attention from historians and journalists is raising pointed questions about the founding period: was the American revolution waged to preserve slavery\, and was the Constitution a pact with slavery or a landmark in the antislavery movement? Leaders of the founding who called for American liberty are scrutinized for enslaving Black people themselves: George Washington consistently refused to recognize the freedom of those who escaped his Mount Vernon plantation. And we have long needed a history of the founding that fully includes Black Americans in the Revolutionary protests\, the war\, and the debates over slavery and freedom that followed. Join us in a group discussion to dive deeper into the contradictions of our founding. \n$10 Historical Society members\, $15 nonmembers \nPlease note that due to construction at the Depot\, Book Chats for the 2024-25 season will take place in the archives and Research Center at Munroe Tavern.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/book-chat-on-american-inheritance-by-edward-j-larsonn/
LOCATION:Munroe Tavern\, 1332 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Munroe Tavern 1332 Massachusetts Ave Lexington MA 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1332 Massachusetts Ave:geo:-71.2163287,42.4413434
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250430T191228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T191228Z
UID:10064620-1746356400-1746360000@legacy.merrimackvalley.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Stroll Walking Tour: Hancock Street Architecture
DESCRIPTION:When the Battle of Lexington was fought in 1775\, Hancock Street was a country lane with just two houses. The next 150 years saw many houses built with various architectural styles. Come take a stroll and learn about the Georgian\, Federal\, Greek Revival\, Italianate\, and Gothic Revival homes that populate the street today. \nLeaves from Buckman Tavern rain or shine\, total walking distance about one mile. \n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/sunday-stroll-walking-tour-hancock-street-architecture-4/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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GEO:42.4492773;-71.2297485
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T143422
CREATED:20250328T022336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T022336Z
UID:10062795-1745865000-1745868600@legacy.merrimackvalley.org
SUMMARY:Sheryl Faye Presents: Anne Frank
DESCRIPTION:Experience the moving story of Anne Frank\, the courageous Jewish teenager whose diary remains a testament to the power of hope and resilience during the Holocaust. In a gripping one-woman performance\, acclaimed actress Sheryl Faye brings Anne’s story to life\, reminding us of the universal quest for freedom and security.  \nRecommended for ages 10+ \n$20 Nonmembers\, $15 Members
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/sheryl-faye-presents-anne-frank/
LOCATION:Industrial History Center\, Upper Millyard\, Amesbury\, MA\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Kids & Family,Lecture,Live Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amesbury Carriage Museum":MAILTO:info@amesburycarriagemuseum.org
GEO:42.8578418;-70.9327861
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Industrial History Center Upper Millyard Amesbury MA 01913 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Upper Millyard:geo:-70.9327861,42.8578418
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